Field Day for the Groomsmen and Bridesmaids

A field day? Like what we do in elementary school?

If you think your friends would like it, sure. Personally, I wouldn't be a fan.

ETA: how about gathering everyone for dinner or a night at a bar?

I'm picturing disk golf for some reason- lol- it could be fun- but a simple bar/restaurant meet up would be fun too

I would hard pass. Go out to a pub instead.

I should probably add that I have a JR bridesmaid in mind and our flower girl will most likely join as her mother will be a bridesmaid. But a bar sounds like fun, perhaps if we did and "adults only" day!

I didn't like those in middle school, and I'd like it now even less. Going out for dinner/a bar would be sufficient.

I'd pass on it. Not something most grown adults would enjoy having to do.

I would not enjoy this. I agree with PPs, a bar or restaurant would be better

I hate group gatherings to begin with so I would up really hate this but good luck!

I'm not a big fan of mandatory fun.

I've never understood the point of the bridal party "getting to know each other."

I would go, but I would find it annoying and awkward. These are all your friends, but they don't have to be friends with each other to be in a wedding party.

A Field Day reminds me of the last day of school. Find a nice restaurant with a good band. I'd even go for a catered lunch on a beautiful beach.

A field day sounds interesting, but not a whole lot of fun for everyone.

We went to a local bar & everyone who could go, came. It was fun & everyone got to meet each other & have drinks/play pool.

It was less awkward bc most of our BP is already friends, so only a few needed introducing.

ETA: words

I don't think you need to have everyone get to know each other. They're all spending one day with you and your future spouse at your wedding, not moving in together. As a pp said, I'm not a fan of mandatory fun.

Maybe a casual drinks night that is less formal would be better?

I would consider this to be teeth-grinding torture.

They don't need to get to know each other. They are participating in one event together, not going off to war as a unit.

I would enjoy it! I say do it

It definitely depends on your crowd. Most of our bridal party are athletes and either play hockey with FH, dodgeball with me, or kickball with both of us. There are at least one on each side I know who hate sports.

UO: I think it actually sounds like a lot of fun! My friends and I are all very active, outdoorsy people though. We usually get together at least once a year to do tough mudders or other mud runs. I think it's a know your crowd sort of situation

Wow. So many people against it. I would be so down for it. It sounds like a lot of fun. And i wouldnt be against it at all. We are fun people as well and love the outdoors/games/ beach etc. good luck to you love!

Nope. I wouldn't go. My DH would never go. This would be hell for us.

These people only spend a day together. Why must they meet before hand? Our BM and MOH didn't meet till rehearsal and they were able to walk together.